November 21, 2025
Peter D. Eiswert
Washington University in St. Louis
I am an undergraduate student studying comparative literature and economics. I have written for Student Life, Washington University’s student newspaper, covering campus issues, politics, and current events.
Selected writing
November 13, 2025
October 23, 2025
Students protest University negotiations with Trump administration, demand more financial transparency
Student Life · Co-authored
October 22, 2025
September 18, 2025
Former St. Louis mayor joins WashU as visiting fellow
Student Life · Co-authored
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
B.A. Comparative Literature and B.S. Economics
Experience
2025–2026
Staff Writer
Published five articles on politics and current events. Promoted from contributing writer.
2024–2025
Writing Center Consultant
Edited more than 70 student papers and helped train new writing center consultants.
2024
Program Participant
Organized interviews between Baltimore arts professionals and academics. Studied urban development and architectural history with historian Charles Duff.
2025
Program Participant
Studied fixed income and private equity, led a group evaluating market trends, and completed a capstone case analysis of McCormick using predictive data analysis.
2023–2025
Founder and President, Ethics Bowl
Founded an ethics club and competition team. Won first place in regional competition and qualified for the National Divisional Round.
2024
Volunteer
Contributed more than 180 hours to educational programming for Baltimore youth. Recognized as Volunteer of the Week by the City Council president.
2024
Tennis Coach
Taught youth tennis and supported camp administration.
Skills and honors
Journalistic interviewingAcademic writingPythonMicrosoft ExcelAdobe PhotoshopAdobe Illustrator
Honors: Howard Nemerov Scholarship; Cum Laude Society; Josh T. Miller Creative Writing Prize; St. John’s College Alumni Association Book Award; Brown University Book Award; AP Scholar with Distinction.